Howard again. Satellite radio may end up setting decency limits after all

[Radio_Lady]

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060125/OPINION04/601250314/1041/OPINION

Not so fast, Howard

Satellite radio may end up setting decency limits after all

(January 25, 2006) — When shock jock Howard Stern fled to satellite radio, he promised his listeners a show without limits. No more pesky federal decency standards, no more temporary suspensions, no more FCC fines.

On Monday the New York Post reported that an internal standards policy is in the works at Sirius radio, Stern's new broadcasting home. In a culture where it seems more and more like anything goes, that's a relief.

It would be naïve to expect Sirius to truly rein in Stern's dirty jokes and degrading stunts. Unfortunately, such antics are expected to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars. After Stern was signed to the satellite station, the number of Sirius subscribers jumped from 600,000 to 3.3 million and Sirius stock about doubled.

Some say Sirius' developing standards policy is just an attempt to avoid government intervention that might occur if its airwaves get too debased. Let's hope that Sirius recognizes the impact its broadcasts can have and is serious about setting reasonable boundaries.

Freedom of speech and expression come with a responsibility that more companies and entertainers ought to respect.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

1. Bullshit!

This is coming from a Democratic publication?

We continue to lose our country more each day.

[benburch]

2. That fucking sucks!

:evilgrin:

[Radio_Lady]

3. The 'Howard Stern' Factor is Overrated...

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060126/dcth022.html?.v=39

The 'Howard Stern Factor' is Overrated: Few Americans Expect to Purchase Satellite Radio, a Survey by American Media Services Finds

Thursday January 26, 10:22 am ET

Nearly Two-Thirds of Those Surveyed Say Radio Listening Habits Are About the Same or Have Increased Over the Past Five Years

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite recent media attention about shock jock Howard Stern's widely publicized transfer to satellite radio, a nationwide survey indicates a large majority of Americans (86 percent) are not likely to consider the purchase of satellite radio in the future because of his move.

Broken down further, 69 percent of those responding said they were "not at all likely" to consider purchasing satellite, and 17 percent said they were "not very likely" to after Stern's move. The respondents' negative reaction to the Stern question was even stronger than another question that asked their likelihood of paying for satellite service.

In that question, respondents were first told that satellite radio usage requires the purchase of equipment and a monthly fee, then were asked if they were likely to purchase satellite radio over the next year. Eighty-two percent said such a purchase was unlikely, with 64 percent saying they were "not at all likely," and 18 percent responding "not very likely." Eighty- eight percent of those surveyed responded that they are not subscribers of satellite radio.

"We have long suspected that all the national media interest in Stern and satellite radio did not reflect what was going on with the American consumer," said Ed Seeger, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Media Services (AMS), which commissioned the survey. "These are dynamic times for conventional broadcast radio; there are lots of new opportunities with the emerging technologies, and radio has proven again and again that it is here to stay."

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[MrSlayer]

4. Again, this is a complete lie.

The only standards he has to adhere to are the standards against libel and slander. That's it. Nothing more. He has free reign to do or say anything he wants otherwise. This all seems to be a concerted effort to stop people who are considering going over to Sirius for uncensored Stern from doing so.

Fuck the New York Post for lying and fuck these idiots for carrying their water.

[1932]

5. This story probably came from Sirius Mrktg Dept, not Legal Dept.

I bet they don't end up doing this, but I bet it gets a lot of people thinking about and talking about Stern.

Maybe it will fool some fools into thinking they better buy a subscription before Stern tones it down.